POUND, VA- Curtis Eugene Collins, 79, passed from this life on Friday February 7, 2025.

Curtis was born March 1, 1945 in Norton, VA to the late Cicero and Mozella (Hammonds) Collins. He was a creative and talented man who could fix just about anything. He loved to hear, sing and play Bluegrass Gospel music on his guitar and he passed his talents down to his children and grandchildren, who also loved to sing and play instruments. Curtis loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor, he was just so much fun to be around. But his greatest love was his family, they were his pride and joy. Nothing made him happier than spending time with them all. After retiring from years of being a mechanic and small engine repairman.

He spent his final precious years living with his daughter at her home enjoying the company of his family. Curtis was a lifelong

Democrat, but was proud to cast his first Republican vote for President Donald J. Trump. He loved watching the news , game-

shows and Gunsmoke. Curtis was simple man who lived a simple life, but a full and content life. He leaves behind many beautiful memories for his family and friends to cherish. While we grievously mourn the loss of our dear Dad, Papaw, Tataw and husband to our Mom, we know this is not goodbye, but we will see you in the morning,

Dad, in a land where we will never grow old.

In addition to his parents, Curtis is preceded in death by his brothers, Woodrow Collins, Ernest Collins and Levi Collins.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years Maudie Lee (Tackett) Collins–Pound, VA; a daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Mullins- Pound, VA; a son, Matthew Curtis Collins and wife Stephanie-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Christian Curtis Collins, Cole Alexander "Bo" Collins and Miracle Grace Mullins;   step granddaughter Cynthia McGraw; great-grandchildren, Christian Curtis Collins Jr, Joshlynn Collins and baby girl Collins due in April of 2025; a sister, Loretta Stewart-Pound, VA; a brother, David Lee Collins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, good neighbors and close friends; and his four legged companion Daisy; Curtis will truly be missed by so many.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday February 10, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday February 11, 2025 at the Greenwood Cemetery- Coeburn, VA. where Scott Seiber, Bo Collins, Jordan Seiber, Burley Mullins, Chris Wilcox and Matthew Collins will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:30 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

The staff of Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Curtis Eugene Collins.